Feeding Your Vendors

Per my contract, I do require that my clients provide a vendor meal for all vendors that will be working for at least four hours during the wedding reception.

Many of your vendors will also require this in their contracts. Now mind you, your vendors do not have to receive the same plated meal as your guests.

Be sure to discuss vendor meal options with your caterer or hotel banquet manager, they will go over options with you that are typically at a significantly lower cost than your guest meals.

Another thing to consider is where your vendors will dine. When I coordinate wedding receptions, under no circumstance do the vendors dine with the guests. Find out if there is a small adjacent room equipped with a table and chairs for your vendors to eat. If you have a wedding planner they will coordinate eating times for the vendors to make sure they have adequate time to eat and perform their respective duties.

Happy Planning!!!